Colm Farrell | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Employment – 2008 And 2014. Ireland And OECD Compared
— 15 Sep 2015

This note looks at the change in the numbers employed in Ireland and the OECD between 2008 and 2014. Only 3 countries (Greece, Spain and Portugal) have lost a greater proportion of jobs in that period than Ireland.
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PSO Levy – An Update
— 19 Aug 2015

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) published the final decision on the PSO levy which will mean that domestic customers will pay 6.6% less on this levy in the coming year.
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PSO Levy On Electricity
— 27 Jul 2015

The PSO (Public Service Obligation) levy, which currently yields over €300 million, is used to subsidise renewable energy generation, peat-burning power stations, and to ensure security of energy supply. This note gives an insight into how the levy operates.
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Does The Tax On Petrol And Diesel Need To Be Reviewed?
— 22 Jul 2015

This note considers the effective tax rates on petrol and diesel in Ireland, and asks whether the taxation of these fuels for road usage needs to be reviewed.
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Energy Taxes
— 15 Jul 2015

Ireland’s energy taxes are relatively high and above the OECD average. This note looks at our tax burden on energy use and CO2 emissions
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Deprivation
— 8 Jul 2015

Deprivation levels have increased across all income deciles since the economic crisis in 2008. Deprivation is highest among lone-parents and lowest among those who are retired.
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Maths And Science Skills Of Irish Students
— 29 Jun 2015

Ireland’s maths and science scores, among 15-year-old students, are above the OECD average. Yet, 15% of 15-year-olds lack basic skills.
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Renewable Energy Targets
— 25 May 2015

Ireland’s share of renewables in overall energy consumption reached 7.8% in 2013.
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Waste Management In Ireland – Trends, Progress and Risks
— 29 Apr 2015

This note examines waste management policy in Ireland and the targets to be met under EU Directives.
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Your Personal Inflation Rate – How We Did It
— 27 Feb 2015

Find out how we calculated you personal inflation rate and why it is so important to our economy.
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The Cost Of Collecting Commercial Rates
— 14 Aug 2014

Large differences between Counties
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